La Mesa Arts Academy vs The Learning Choice Academy - East County
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Mesa Arts Academy
La Mesa · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,059 students
The Learning Choice Academy - East County
La Mesa · Charter other · Grades K–12
466 students
| Measure | La Mesa Arts Academy La Mesa, California | The Learning Choice Academy - East County La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #240 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #4397 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,059 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | – |
| Math proficiency | 55% | – |
| city | La Mesa | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Mesa Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 58.6%).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.2).
- •La Mesa Arts Academy is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 466.
- •La Mesa Arts Academy is a public school while The Learning Choice Academy - East County is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is La Mesa Arts Academy better than The Learning Choice Academy - East County?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are La Mesa Arts Academy and The Learning Choice Academy - East County?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Mesa Arts Academy: 1,059. The Learning Choice Academy - East County: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Mesa Arts Academy and The Learning Choice Academy - East County rank in California?
La Mesa Arts Academy is 240th of 1,334 and The Learning Choice Academy - East County is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).